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R161 DWC

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 DWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 54,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 47,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,897 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,933 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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R161 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R161 DWC?

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What year was R161 DWC registered?

R161 DWC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R161 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 DWC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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